Smoking – the facts

It is estimated that 31 per cent of people smoke in Nottingham, compared with 20 per cent for the UK (Nottingham Citizens' Survey 2012). This is higher than in 2011 but lower than in every year before.

Smoking is most prevalent in Aspley, Bilborough and Bulwell (35 per cent), Mapperley, St Ann's and Sneinton (35 per cent).

In Nottingham, 60 per cent of unemployed smoke compared with 28 per cent of people in employment.

The risks of smoking to health are well-publicised, with 22 per cent of all male deaths and 11 per cent of all female deaths being smoking-related.

Just one week after stopping, a 20-per-day smoker could save approximately £50 a week.

Treating smoking-related illnesses costs the National Health Service £2.7 billion per year.

To find out more about Stoptober go to www.nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk and find New Leaf on the 'Find a Service' tab.

You can self-refer by calling 0800 561 21 21 or text 'New' to 80800 for free.